Happy Hump Day!

I feel like this Hump Day is oddly more necessary than most.  In addition to the normal every day work schedule, we all have the holidays to deal with and all that entails – socializing, shopping, family.  I feel like I haven’t had a day off since the weekend before Thanksgiving!

Today’s Hump Day Hunk is JB Wassil and he knows how to seriously take time off.  This professional rock climber also spends a good amount of his time teaching slack-line (like tight-rope walking on a moving line) and many other outdoor activities.  Currently he is snowshoeing to the top of peaks in Colorado, spending the night in sleeping bags hanging off of cliffs, and then snowboarding down!

But then every so often he graces us with his perfection – hope you all enjoy and HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!

Check out JB Wassil in his behind the scenes video!  Of course you can always get an uncensored look at JB and all the Hump Day Hunks in the Mega Muscle Member Site!!!

JB Wassil, photo by Ronnen Cosgrove

JB Wassil, Photo by Ryan Boyd Photography

JB Wassil, photo by Ryan Boyd

JB Wassil, photo by Impact Photography

JB Wassil, photo by Ronnen Cosgrove

JB Wassil, photo by Impact Photography

JB Wassil, photo by Ryan Boyd

JB Wassil, photo by Impact Photography

Photographer Spotlight – Michael Brown/Hylas Arts

I first met Michael Brown (for some reason it is never just Michael, always his full name — Michael Brown) at the very first Mega Muscle Photography Expo in Las Vegas.  At that time, he had never before photographed a human subject, and I think the site of all the Mega Muscle men walking around nude might have been a little overwhelming for him.  He quickly rebounded and I will never forget his excitement on the second day of the Expo when he showed up with a copy of L’Uomo Vogue that featured our last minute addition, Ryan Jaeger in an editorial fashion spread.  It was clear that Michael Brown was hooked and he quickly was leaving behind shooting prairies in favor of shooting Yvan Cournoyer!  It became even more obvious the extent to which he enjoyed himself because Michael Brown has been at EVERY MegaMuscle.com event we have ever had since and now has become like one of the family.

Well finally after years of coaxing, I have convinced Michael Brown to share his images from the Expos with me, the models, and all of you — enjoy!

Alex Hawn, photographed by Michael Brown at the MegaMuscle.com Photography Workshop in Los Angeles

Ryan Jaeger, photographed by Michael Brown at the MegaMuscle.com Photo Expo in Las Vegas

Lucas Walker, photo by Michael Brown at the MegaMuscle.com Expo in Palm Springs

Brian Woodi, photographed by Michael Brown at the MegaMuscle.com Expo in Palm Springs

Yvan COUrnoyer, photographed by Michael Brown at the MegaMuscle.com Expo in Las Vegas

Zach Whitaker, photographed at the MegaMuscle.com Photo Workshop in Los Angeles

Lance LaMar, photographed by Michael Brown at the MegaMuscle.com Expo in Las Vegas

Lucas Walker, photographed by Michael Brown at the Hot Shots Photo Competition

Yvan Cournoyer, photo by Michael Brown at the MegaMuscle.com Photo Expo in Las Vegas

Happy Hump Day!

I spent the better part of yesterday picking out the perfect image for our Christmas card.  After going through thousands of photos, I decided that the perfect man for the perfect end to 2009 was our very own Dave Nathan!

Of course, Christmas is still several weeks away — wouldn’t that be cruel of me to make you wait until then?  I though it would be so as my special early Christmas gift to you all, I decided to give you super-sexy, rock solid Dave Nathan for Hump Day today!  Dave is a championship bodybuilder from Oregon who also owns his own restaurant in the tiny mountain town of Bend.  Some of you may remember a recent post where we broke the news that Harrison Ford was eating at Chef Dave’s restaurant.  Well without a doubt, I think Dave Nathan is one Hump Day Hunk who is enough to fill any appetite!

Want to see more sexy shots of Dave?  He is now a featured model in the Mega Muscle Member Site!

Dave Nathan, photo by J. Davy Kirkpatrick

Dave Nathan, photo by Mark Jenkins

Dave Nathan, photo for Playgirl

Dave Nathan, photo by Steve Henry

Dave Nathan, photo courtesy of Playgirl

Dave Nathan, photo by Mark Jenkins

Dave Nathan, Photo by J. Davy Kirkpatrick

Dave Nathan, photo by Dream Designs

Mark Jenkins makes Lucas Walker wet

Earlier this year, Mark Jenkins released his book Watermark through Bruno Gmeunder.  Those of you that know Mark’s work know that in addition to stunningly gorgeous images, he definitely loves to get a guy wet!

Recently, golden boy Lucas Walker finally got in front of Mark’s lens and the resulting images were jsut dripping with sensuality.  With Lucas as the subject and Mark as the artist — it is amazing that so much beauty can coexist in one place!  Here is a sneak peak at several of Mark’s wet images of Lucas — check out more by Mark Jenkins and of Lucas Walker at the MegaMuscle.com Member Site!

Lucas Walker, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Lucas Walker, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Lucas Walker, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Lucas Walker, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Lucas Walker, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Lucas Walker, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Happy Hump Day!

I search the globe for the hottest men to become Mega Muscle models and today’s Hump Day Hunk is no exception.  Yan first contacted me when he was still living in Russia and he was passionate about becoming a model.  As soon as Yan arrived in Los Angeles, I knew he had what it takes.  Something about that cocky Russian just gets us hot!

So here are some hot shots of Yan the Russian — ENJOY!

See all of Yan’s hot photos on the NEW Mega Muscle Members Site!

Yan, photo by Ryan Boyd

Yan, photo by Bunker Monday for MegaMuscle.com

Yan, photo by Buner Monday for MegaMuscle.com

Yan, photo by Ryan Boyd

Yan, photo by Ryan Boyd

Gratuitous Post – Derrick Davenport

many of you might have noticed I haven’t updated for the last few days.  I had a ton of family here and with the holiday, I just didn’t have time.  Well I realize I made you all wait a LONG time for an update, since I have guilt over that, I have decided it is time to give you what I call the “Gratuitous Post”.  Most of you follow the blog for the hot guys, I know that, so here you are.  Our first gratuitous post guy is Derrick Davenport.  Derrick has been a regular with Mega Muscle since Mega Muscle photographer Steve Henry discovered him in late 2004.  Shortly after he joined us he had his first Playgirl cover which was followed up in 2006 with being Playgirl’s Man of the Year.  You can currently see more sexy shots and REALLY sexy video of Derrick on the Mega Muscle Member Site.

ENJOY!

Derrick Davenport, photo by Henning von Berg for MegaMuscle.com

Derrick Davenport, photo by Steve Henry

Derrick Davenport, photo by Steve Henry

Derrick Davenport, photo by Henning von Berg for MegaMuscle.com

Derrick Davenport, photo by Steve Henry for MegaMuscle.com

Derrick Davenport, photo by Steve Henry

Happy Hump Day!

Okay, I admit it, I have already checked out for the holiday week.  I almost totally spaced on Hump Day this week.  Well I am thankful that you all love Hump Day and so I wanted to be sure to get you a little something before your holiday.

This week’s HHH is Carter Wilson.  Can you believe this hunky mid-western boy used to be a Mennonite?  Now he lives and works in Chicago when he isn’t working as a model in Southern California or Miami.  We shot him on location in Colorado and he stars in the upcoming film Mega Muscle’s Rocky Mountain Adventure!  Enjoy and Happy Hump Day!

Carter Wilson, photo by Steve Henry for MegaMuscle.com

Carter Wilson, Photo used with permission of model.

Carter Wlson, Photo by Edendale Studios

Carter Wilson, Photo by Edendale Studios

Carter Wilson, photo used with permission of model

Carter Wilson, photo used with permission of model

Carter Wilson, photo used with permission of model.

Carter Wilson, photo by Steve Henry for MegaMuscle.com

Carter Wilson, photo used with permission of model

Tom Bianchi – Into the Wild Blue Water!9

Tom Bianchi

Not to long ago, I had what I have to admit was a personal thrill.  I was on the Mega Muscle fan page on Facebook, and I noticed a message posted to the group from the legendary Tom Bianchi.  While I am sure all of you know, Tom is one of the finest erotic art photographers in the world and I was ecstatic that not only did he know about Mega Muscle but he really loved the work that we do.

In all honesty, when I started Mega Muscle, and even to this day Tom Bianchi is an inspiration.  I have loved his work when ever since his first book, Out of the Studio, which I saw my Freshman year in college when we snuck down to Denver to hang out in the gay section of town.  Of course his work has just continued to consistently push boundaries that leave us excited, aroused, and in some cases even a little embarrassed.

I knew that Tom had photographed a few of the guys at Mega Muscle, most notably Lance LaMar for his On the Couch, Vol. 1 series.  I decided to reach out to him and found that he is as wonderful a person as he is a photographer.  It has been my joy to become close friends with this legendary artist and since getting to know him better I have learned that in addition to his passion for art, he is also an amazing AIDS activist who has worked on several projects devoted to the fight against AIDS.

Something I am most excited about is Tom’s newest project.  He is working on a new book titled MEN IN BLUE WATER and as the title suggests, is a collection of his photos of the stunning men but all involving the added element of water.  The previews that have been released are incredibly gorgeous, sexy and sure to be something all of you will love!

To learn more about the photography of Tom Bianchi, please visit his official web site – http://www.tombianchi.com

Here is a sneak peak at the upcoming book, MEN IN BLUE WATER.  ENJOY!

Cover, Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

Men In Blue Water, photos by Tom Bianchi

What makes a Mega Muscle model?

Trace Wray, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

I am the first to admit it.  I am a picky mother when it comes to choosing models.  On average I probably get 20-30 guys a week that want to be Mega Muscle Models. In 2008, we only brought on 4 new guys and in 2009, we only added 6 more – it’s a very selective process

Why am I so picky?  The reality is that we invest a lot of time and money in a model and we want to make sure that investment is going to pay off.  Of course the first decision gets made based on the model’s “look”.  Does he have visible abs, a striking face, look like he knows how to groom for modeling.  For me personally, I have a hair issue.  I like a good head of hair.

After that, through a series of emails, we learn a bit more about a potential model.  What are his nudity limitations.  Is he comfortable with gay fans.  Does he have experience modeling.  What are his goals.  It always amazes me how many guys just want to be on the cover of a fitness magazine.  This is probably THE WORST paying job a fitness model can get and the publicity lasts about a nanosecond.   It is also one of the easiest jobs to get.

Even after we sign a guy, it is no guarantee that things will work out.  Sometimes the model only supplies me with heavily Photoshopped images so when he shows up to our first shoot he looks 15 years older than I was expecting.  Other times guys lie about their height – an inch or two is no biggie but five or six gets annoying.  The most important thing to me is attitude.  I can fix bad straight guy hair or teach a guy to manscape.  I can clear up acne or help a guy tone up.  But if a guy is an asshole, well that is just something that I can’t fix and won’t even take the time to try.  I had one model who frankly, was a total douche bag.  I tried and tried to make it work out because he really did have a great look but when it came down to it, his attitude just didn’t jive with the rest of the team here at Mega Muscle.  Luckily, the DB’s are few and far between and most of the guys we take on are not only gorgeous on the outside, they are amazing people!

Here are some shots of our newest guys – watch for exclusive images and video all of them in the next couple of months and you can see all of them on the all new MegaMuscle.com Member Site!

Do you or someone you know have what it takes to be a Mega Muscle model?  If so, send your info plus some pics of your body and a clear face shot to Anderson Flores at Mega Muscle – anderson@megamusclemodels.com

Eric Turner, photo by Anthony Duran for MegaMuscle.com

Stefano Giglioni, photo by Kevin McDermott

Paul Brumble, photo by Anthony Duran exclusively for MegaMuscle.com

Chadwick Johnson, photo by Henning von Berg

Yan, photo by Ryan Boyd

John McCallen, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Brian Woodi, photo by Mark Jenkins for MegaMuscle.com

Happy Hump Day!

I’ve been kind of down this week.  I fucked up my knee running, it’s been raining the last couple of days and I have a ton of crap to do before my entire family shows up in San Francisco this weekend for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Then this morning I woke up, the sun is out and my knee is feeling better.  But best of all, I woke up thinking about Hump Day!  I guess what I am saying is that sometimes I blog for you people but today, this day, Hump Day is for me.  Fortunately for you all, I can share.

Today’s Hump Day Hunk is Alex Hawn!  Alex has been a model with us for several years and with the exception of the recent Levi Johnston shoot, has the distinction of being part of the most expensive Playgirl magazine cover shoot ever!  You know, back when Playgirl was still a magazine? Alex has a body that is basically perfection – definitely what I need to get motivated to get off my ass and out to the gym this morning.

So Happy Hump Day to me!  Hope you all enjoy it.

Alex Hawn, photo by Mark Jenkins

Alex Hawn, photo by Ryan Boyd

Alex Hawn, self-portrait for MegaMuscle.com

Alex Hawn, photo courtesy of Playgirl magazine

Alex Hawn, photo by Bryan Ockert

Alex Hawn, photo by Mark Jenkins

Alex Hawn, photo courtesy of Playgirl

Alex Hawn, photo by Bryan Ockert